The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF X and the Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Meike 33mm F1.4 AF X is the longer of the two lenses at 82mm. The Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 with a length of 64mm, is 18mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF X's 67mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 weighs 210g, 33% (104g) lighter than the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF X's weight of 314g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 33mm F1.4 AF X has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF X:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 33mm F1.4 AF X has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Meike 33mm F1.4 AF X is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 33mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
49.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm.
